Classics Halloween Link Roundup

Our October eLitterae offers a free excerpt:
the werewolf story in The Satyricon.

Looking for some spooky classics articles and blog posts to read this Halloween? Then look no further. Whether you’re interested in the strange, the arcane, or the absurd, these links should have you covered.

•     The blog Sententiae Antiquae is fulfilling many of our classics Halloween needs. Some choice posts include:

      ○ How Do You Say “Trick-or-Treat” in Latin and Greek?

      ○ Werewolves galore! A roundup of selections dealing with versipelles (and a few other   supernatural creatures from the ancient world).

•     Atlas Obscura looks into Greek funerary practices involving celery—yes, celery.

•     Forbes explores how a zombie predicted the death of Julius Caesar.

•     Smithsonian explains the tragic circumstances that led to a “vampire burial” in fifth-century Rome.

•     Eidolon tackles the relationship between zombies and gender roles in ancient Greece.

Additionally, if you’re looking for a quick Halloween lesson for your Latin classes, make sure to check out the October issue of eLitterae. Under “Resources & Teaching Tips,” you’ll find some “Halloween teaching treats”: three free selections from Bolchazy-Carducci books!

— Amelia Wallace, Editor